TSX with Blueberry yum yumm rear views
#56
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It's a perfect circle cut with a template so it's perfectly round. Not much to it. Not sure what doesn't look cut right? You're looing at a flat circle from an angle so it's not going to look perectly round from this angle. It looks good in person.
The blue doesn't really go with SSM so I may switch to a slightly different color for mine. The blue would look sick on the meteor silver for sure. That tint would look insane on Meteor Silver!
The blue doesn't really go with SSM so I may switch to a slightly different color for mine. The blue would look sick on the meteor silver for sure. That tint would look insane on Meteor Silver!
#58
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I haven't seen the "blacked out" lights on the 06's. But i'm sure it's more than possible.
After having them on for few weeks now i'm sure they will last a while without a problem.
After having them on for few weeks now i'm sure they will last a while without a problem.
#59
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hey CJams, i just got your blueberry yum yums and was wandering how to apply them. i tried using conventional way of tinting by spraying on the soap water and squeezing out the air bubbles. but they don't stick. they starts to fall of after water underneath the tint paper dries out. is some kind of adhesive needs to be used??
also what kind of pen did you use? "TSX Driver & Passenger Side Peel" writings can't be earased with water...
by the way i think reverse tint looks really good on abp. only if i can make them to stay on.
also what kind of pen did you use? "TSX Driver & Passenger Side Peel" writings can't be earased with water...
by the way i think reverse tint looks really good on abp. only if i can make them to stay on.
#61
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For any of you that wanna try this at home..... Window tint has a "Clear" protective layer you must pull away from the film to expose a "sticky" side of the tint. The sticky side is the side that you spray with a light soapy water to apply. There is a few reasons for the soapy water. 1. it allows you to move the film around on the glass to get it exactly where you want it. 2. It helps flush any dust and dirt from between the glass and the film. 3. once you remove the protective layer spray, the film asap so any dirt or debis doesn't stick to it for ever. Your fingers will leave prints on the sticky side if you dont wet your fingers and the film before touching the sticky side.
minkly81-You haven't taken the clear coat off so that's why it's not sticking.
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FYI-for small things like rear views and tail lights almost anyone can DIY! But as far as tinting an entire TSX goes, leave it to the pros. These cars are way too nice to have dirty tints!
minkly81-You haven't taken the clear coat off so that's why it's not sticking.
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FYI-for small things like rear views and tail lights almost anyone can DIY! But as far as tinting an entire TSX goes, leave it to the pros. These cars are way too nice to have dirty tints!
#65
Originally Posted by CJams
FYI-for small things like rear views and tail lights almost anyone can DIY! But as far as tinting an entire TSX goes, leave it to the pros. These cars are way too nice to have dirty tints!
CJams = Pro
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Cjams, I just started a new job in seattle so I am unable to stop by your shop in fife. Can you PM me about these Blueberry YuMMs yums? Nevermind, I'll PM you first!
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#67
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Getting a good squeegie on the water removal is key! There should be no bubbles left over once you squeegie the water out. The smoother you get it from the start, the smoother it will look when it dries.
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Yeah i tried to apply the driver side.. seemed like it was good, but the bottom edge wouldnt seal completely.. always formed a bubble...also i kinda scratched the film a bit because of lack of a good small squeegee. I did get the taillight tints on fairly easy, and i like how they look. I'll post pics once all is done.
#70
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Cool! Can't wait to see pics guys. If the bottom edge is forming a bubble that means there the film may be too long in that spot. You can trim the edge in that area with a basic razor blade. Just be careful not to scratch your mirror. The reverse lights took about a week to grow on me but now I love them. Be sure to keep the rear views clean because the combination of mirror and tint make them look twice as dirty. I found that out yesterday when the sun hit them at the right angel.
#75
Originally Posted by tuoncan
can we get the taillight film only? How do I go buying that?
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#80
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The bubbles are probably dirt from the edges. I clean the mirror with alcohol then spray it with soap and water and squeegie it clean. Then I hit the border with air to get the water and dirt from the cracks around the edges. Then once it's all dry I leave the mirror dry and spray the sticky side of the film with the soap and water then lay it. Once the film is in the right spot I squeegie the bottom to keep dirt from getting sucked back up. Then I squeegie from the middle outward and seal the edges so dirt doesn't get sucked back in.